How far is Orchard City, CO from Thornton, CO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Orchard City and Thornton is 175.59 miles (282.59 km).
Flight distance from Orchard City, CO to Thornton, CO is 175.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Orchard City to Thornton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Orchard City, Colorado to Thornton, Colorado is: 291.78 miles (469.57 km) by car.
Driving from Orchard City to Thornton will take approximately 04 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Orchard City
City in Delta County, Colorado, United States of America
| Population | 3242 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°49'42"N 107°58'15"W |
| Latitude | 38.8283200 |
| Longitude | -107.9709000 |
| Altitude | 1660 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornton
The seventh most populous city in Colorado. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Thornton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Thornton Historical Society and the Thornton Town Center.
| Population | 148113 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°52'5"N 104°58'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.8680400 |
| Longitude | -104.9719200 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Thornton: (-104.971859,39.868064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Orchard City and Thornton
The distance between Orchard City and Thornton is 470 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Orchard City and Thornton. The current time is 17:42:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.97 liters (10.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Orchard City and Thornton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Orchard City to Thornton is $37.48 (diesel $48.77).
Colorado gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.64 | $4.03 | $4.33 | $4.74 |
| Total | $37.48 | $41.5 | $44.54 | $48.77 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Colorado ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.640 (Diesel $4.737) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Orchard City and Thornton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
